Dell Vostro 260s Owner's Manual

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Error Messages DescriptionTIME-OF-DAY NOT SET-PLEASE RUN THESYSTEM SETUP PROGRAMThe time or date stored in the systemsetup program does not match the systemclock. Correct the settings for the Dateand Time options.TIMER CHIP COUNTER 2 FAILED A chip on the system board may bemalfunctioning. Run the System Set testsin the Dell Diagnostics.UNEXPECTED INTERRUPT IN PROTECTEDMODEThe keyboard controller may bemalfunctioning, or a memory module maybe loose. Run the System Memory testsand the Keyboard Controller test in thecontact Dell.X:\ IS NOT ACCESSIBLE. THE DEVICE ISNOT READYInsert a disk into the drive and try again.WARNING: BATTERY IS CRITICALLY LOW The battery is running out of charge.Replace the battery, or connect thecomputer to an electrical outlet;otherwise, activate hibernate mode orshut down the computer.System Error MessagesSystem Message DescriptionAlert! Previous attempts at booting thissystem have failed at checkpoint [nnnn].For help in resolving this problem, pleasenote this checkpoint and contact DellTechnical SupportThe computer failed to complete the bootroutine three consecutive times for thesame error.CMOS checksum error Possible motherboard failure or Real-timeclock (RTC) battery low.CPU fan failure CPU fan has failedSystem fan failure System fan has failedHard-disk drive failure Possible hard disk drive failure duringPOST58